Diet

Your morning coffee is supposed to speed things up: wake you up, sharpen your focus and put a little pep in your step. Read More.

GLP-1s are touted as miracle drugs. But not everyone can benefit from their effects Read More.

The danger may not just be the salt shaker. A massive new study found that people who consumed the most common food preservatives had higher rates of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and angina — raising fresh questions about what is hiding in everyday packaged foods.academic.oup+1 Read More.

Many popular diets encourage people to minimize carbohydrates, but new research suggests this macronutrient can play an important role in heart health — when you choose whole grains. Read More.

A new MRI study is serving up a warning for anyone living on frozen pizza, soda, packaged snacks, and drive-thru meals: ultra-processed foods may be putting fat inside your thigh muscles — a hidden change that could leave your knees with less support over time. Read More.

A study by DZNE finds that healthy eating is associated with slower biological aging—and that there is more than one way to eat healthily. The researchers examined 10 dietary patterns considered healthy, including the Mediterranean, Nordic, and a plant-based diet, as well as the DASH diet, which is designed to help lower blood pressure. All were linked with slower biological aging, with age-related changes in the DNA serving as markers. Read More.

You had a bad day. You open the pantry. Suddenly, you’re halfway through a bag of chips, a sleeve of cookies, or a takeout order you didn’t even want an hour ago. Read More.

Smaller meals may mean fewer opportunities to get the protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals your body needs. Read More.

In a randomized clinical trial, the participants were assigned to three weight-loss diets – a low-carb ketogenic diet, a Mediterranean diet and a low-fat, mostly plant-based diet. Read More.

Scientists in Japan have identified a natural compound found in blueberries, grapes, and other berries that may help muscle cells burn excess fat instead of storing it. The compound, pterostilbene, reduced abnormal fat buildup in cultured mouse muscle cells by boosting fat breakdown and helping stabilize a key protein involved in fatty acid metabolism. Read More.

America’s decades-long push toward skim milk just hit a major reversal. The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 say, “When consuming dairy, include full-fat dairy with no added sugars.” The document adds, “Dairy is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.” Read More.

Most Americans are overweight. Whether the goal is to live longer, ease joint pain, breathe easier, or feel more confident, it’s no surprise as many as 42% of us are trying to lose weight. Read More.

The Minneapolis company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes, as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika, to give its cereals their customary bright colors. Read More.

Feeling hungry all the time isn't necessarily a sign you're eating too little. Here's why, along with simple ways you can stay full longer. Read More.

These delicious foods pack an impressive nutritional punch—and you may already have some in your pantry. Read More.